Just the facts : I.V. therapy.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, issuing body.

Series:

Just the Facts Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Infusion therapy--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Infusion therapy.

Nursing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Nursing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (320 p.)

Place of Publication:

Ambler, PA : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This quick-reference handbook meets Infusion Nurses Society standards and provides the essential I.V. therapy facts that nurses need for clinical work. Information is presented in an easy-to-scan bulleted format, with visually compelling illustrations of techniques and eye-catching symbols that highlight warning alerts. Separate chapters focus on peripheral and central venous I.V. therapy, including coverage on state-of-the-art vascular access devices, PICC lines, and a quick-scan guide to CV catheters. Close attention is given to the prevention and management of specific complications of peripheral and central venous therapy. Other chapters cover I.V. medication administration, transfusions, chemotherapy infusions, and parenteral nutrition.

Contents:

Fundamentals of I.V. therapy

Peripheral I.V. therapy

Central venous therapy

I.V. medications

Transfusions

Chemotherapy infusions

Parenteral nutrition.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4511-6760-1

OCLC:

908511413